July 2026
Governor Abbott visits Canton during campaign stop
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davidb@vanzandtnews.com It was anything but a normal workday June 29 for those employed at Ochoa’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Canton as they welcomed a special visitor.
Mabank Fire Chief killed directing traffic
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news@kaufmanherald.com The Fire Chief of the Mabank Fire Department was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday, June 27. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, they, along with Highway Patrol, were requested to assist with a vehicle vs.
Blues or channel catfish? Take your pick
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It’s summertime and fishing is easy. Maybe I should write the ‘catching’ is easy, for both blue and channel catfish.
Grand Saline Police Report
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Police Report 6/23/26 to 6/29/26 Calls for Service 6/23/26 Code/Animal Complaint / 811 Bradburn. 6/24/26 Code/Stagnant Water / 117 W Hickory.
Canton ISD
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KCSO arrests wanted capital murder suspect
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news@kaufmanherald.com The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office announced that a capital murder suspect was arrested after the suspect had been on the run for months. KCSO made an arrest of Diego Carlos Rodriguez on Friday, June 26 around 3 p.m.
TxDOT project updates for the week of June 29
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The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) is planning to conduct the following construction and maintenance work in Van Zandt County during the week of June 29.